Number of times the Brahmavihāra Meditation Practice vsMindfulness of Breathing in Majjhima Nikāya suttas

The Buddha spoke of using the Brahmavihāra practice quite a bit more than using the breathing practice contrary what most meditation practitioners have been led to believe. The Brahmavihāra practice was taught by the Buddha, not as a side practice as most think, but as a primary practice to lead the meditator to the goal of awakening.